| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.87 | 5.779% | $265.3678 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.88 | 4.735% | $121.3669 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.95 | 12.849% | $100.3792 | $100.38 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.51 | 3.334% | $28.4272 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.40 | 8.756% | $267.9748 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.36 | 9.205% | $145.6358 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.72 | 4.471% | $21.6464 | $21.65 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.69 | $950.7981 | $950.81 | $950.80 | $950.80 | |